Mayes wants United Way checkoff box on tax forms

The House Tax Policy Committee has passed a plan sponsored by State Rep. Jeff Mayes, D-Bay City, to create an income tax checkoff option that will provide Michigan residents with a convenient way to voluntarily donate to the United Way.

Checkoff boxes, which allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their tax return, are commonly used on income tax forms.

Jennifer Carroll, executive director of the Bay County United Way, and Steve Rajewski, community services director of the Bay County United Way, both testified Wednesday before the committee to show their support for the plan, Mayes said in a news release.